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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery in Colorado Springs, CO

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locumjobsonlineColorado Springs, CO3 days ago

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Physicians, All OtherSurgeons, All OtherNeurologists

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Offices of PhysiciansGeneral Medical and Surgical HospitalsAll Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Neurosurgery
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Neurosurgery MD in Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80901!JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id: A-MD-71825 Profession: Physician
Specialty: Neurosurgery
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Colorado Springs, COService Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call Coverage Period: Jan 25, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027
Shift Schedule: Friday 7a – Monday 7aReason for Coverage: Gaps in coverage
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance CoveredPATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Adults (age 17 and above), trauma Case Mix: Cranial and spinal surgery, trauma, neurocritical careFACILITY INFORMATION Trauma Level: Level IEMR System: Epic Specialty Backup Available: Neurosurgery, Anesthesia, ICU/Neurocritical CarePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: YesCredentialing Timeline: 90 daysREQUIRED PROCEDURES Adult and trauma Neurosurgery cases Tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion or revision Cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor insertion, ventriculostomy, ventricular taps, VP shunt/taps/reprogramming Diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, spine stabilization and reconstruction Placement of arterial and venous access, administration of vasoactive or sedating substances, lumbar puncture, lumbar drain placementCSF sampling from shunts or external ventricular drains, EEG interpretation, ICP/CCP management, external ventricular drain management, hypothermia managementJOB REQUIREMENTS Board: Board Certified in Neurological Surgery Licenses: Active CO License or Universal License (IMLC)DEA: Active DEA Certification (must be willing to obtain during credentialing)
Certifications: ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA)
Experience: Fellowship in Neurosurgery preferred; must be able to perform spinal instrumentation
Other Qualifications: Must be willing to work full weekend call (Fri 7a – Mon 7a); Epic EMR proficiency; must complete EMR training prior to start
Duties & Responsibilities: Provide neurosurgical coverage for adult and trauma patients requiring emergency, urgent, and scheduled neurosurgical care. Perform cranial procedures including tumor removal, brain bleed stoppage, trauma repair, shunt insertion/revision, cranial burr holes, intracranial pressure monitor insertion, and ventriculostomy. Perform spinal procedures including diskectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, spine stabilization and reconstruction. Manage neurocritical care patients including interpretation of ICP/CCP data, external ventricular drain management, and administration of vasoactive/sedating substances. Supervise and collaborate with neurosurgery APPs and other clinical staff as applicable. About Adelphi Locums Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs. 1783710EXPPLAT
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SeniorL5

Location

Colorado Springs, CO

Occupation

Physicians, All Other

Industry

Offices of Physicians

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3 days ago

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